Q&A: Analingus and Safe Anal Sex

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QUESTION: I like to sometimes give rimjobs to my girlfriend and have anal sex with her. I was wondering - if we are both STI free, do I have anything to worry about, in terms of contracting anything? Also, I know anal sex can be dangerous if not done properly, but if done properly, is there any chance of hurting her during anal sex?

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Q&A: Non-Lubricated Condoms and Bleeding

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QUESTION: Last night, my boyfriend and I had sex and he used a non lubricated condom, which became painful, so I had him stop. This morning when I went to the bathroom I noticed that there was some bleeding, like from a cut or something. Is this something that will heal on its own or if I need to go see my gynecologist?

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Men may actually be complicated? Who knew!

It's a very common misconception that "all men are the same." We generally tend to think men can get an erection and have an orgasm a few minutes later with a little stimulation. Researchers here at our very own Kinsey Institute have conducted a study concerning men's sexual desire and arousal. Erick Janssen, an author […]

Q&A: Sex for Only Twenty Seconds

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QUESTION: I had sex with my girlfriend without a condom, for only 20 seconds, is it possible she will get pregnant?

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Q&A: Erection Remains After Ejaculation

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QUESTION: My boyfriend and I are both virgins. We have gone as far as oral sex, and after he ejaculates when I go down on him, his erection remains, even long enough to go for two more rounds. Neither of us are concerned. In fact, we both find it quite interesting! We are both just wondering why this occurs.

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Reliable STI Information

There are several challenging issues related to sexually transmissible infections (STI) including the stigma surrounding them, the fact that we can't cure all STIs (e.g., HIV, herpes, and HPV cannot be "cured", whereas chlamydia and gonorrhea can usually be easily cured with certain antibiotics), and the difficulty in finding reliable and accurate information about STIs. […]

Kinsey’s annual Juried Art Show

For the Fairest by Lindsay HineThe Kinsey Institute is holding the annual Juried Art Show from April 11 - July 25 this year. The art show has over 80 contemporary artworks including photographs, sculptures, paintings, and even mixed media pieces.

Q&A: Erection problems: psychological or physical?

QUESTION:Hi I'm in my 30s and am having trouble getting erections during sex and sometimes with masturbation. I think it is stress related. I went to a urologist who prescribed me Cialis. It definitely gives me better erections for about 4 days. However even with the drugs I lose my erection when I’m with a lady but not […]

When it comes to sex, many of us are clueless…

AffectionA new study conducted right here at IU has revealed that most of us probably aren't as sexually-savvy as we had thought. The study, called "The untrained eye: Confusing sexual interest with friendliness", suggests that "college-age men confuse friendly non-verbal cues with cues for sexual interest because the men have a less discerning eye than women".

The Gray Areas of Sexuality

Edge, an outlet of information regarding GLBT issues, has an article about bisexuality that's pretty interesting. It explores the gray areas in sexuality and sexual identity, and gives a little bit more perspective into what it's like to be bisexual. Scott Stiffler, the author, uses Kinsey's scale to help explain just how common bisexuality may […]